3D Route 66 Shield Sculpture

Looking for one of the best selfie spots on Route 66? Stop at the 3D Route 66 Shield Sculpture in Gardner, Illinois. Find this roadside attraction in front of the Old National Bank in town.

In anticipation of the Route 66 centennial celebration in 2026, many communities along the Main Street of America are coming together to add new attractions along the Mother Road. In Illinois, these 3D Route 66 Shield Sculptures can now be found in several such communities along what is known as “the first 100 miles of Route 66.”

The metal sculptures each feature an open Route 66 shield that is marked with the town’s name where it is found positioned next to a 5-foot tall “66.” The interactive sculptures are designed so you can crawl inside or pose behind or next to the various elements for fun road trip souvenir photos.

The 3D Route 66 Shield Sculptures were added as part of an initiative by The Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) from a $1.5 million grant under the Route 66 Grant Program administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Illinois Office of Tourism.